Summary
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Education
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Certification
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Merril Varghese

Dubai,UAE

Summary

BBA Business Analytics graduate with strengths in market sizing, financial modeling, and KPI-driven planning. Experienced in budgeting, variance analysis, demand forecasting, and quarterly business planning. Adept at translating data into clear recommendations, aligning stakeholders on targets, and preparing executive-ready reports and dashboards. Known for structured problem-solving, concise communication, and effective cross-functional collaboration across marketing, sales, and operations.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree - Business Analytics

MIT World Peace University
India
08.2022 - 05.2025

Commerce

GEMS UIS
Abu Dhabi
03.2020 - 04.2022

Skills

Business & Communication

  • KPI Definition
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Experiment Design
  • Data Storytelling
  • Stakeholder Communication


Analytics & BI

  • Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP)
  • Tableau


Marketing/CRM Analytics

  • Segmentation
  • Cohort Analysis


Soft Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Ownership & Accountability

Accomplishments

PR & Marketing Head, Finfluencers Club ( 2023-2025 )


  • Planned and executed campus events and guest sessions; owned outreach, run-of-show, and post-event follow-ups.
  • Led awareness and marketing across social, email, and on-ground channels; increased event attendance and engagement by 60-70%.
  • Built simple campaign plans (goals, target audience, channel mix, timelines) and tracked KPIs (reach, registrations, attendance).
  • Managed a team of 20 volunteers; assigned roles, coordinated with sponsorships/operations, and aligned stakeholders on updates.
  • Prepared post-event reports summarizing outcomes, learnings, and next steps for the core committee.

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate

Certification

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Certification | Google Skillshop
  • Project Management Foundations | PMI
  • Strategic Planning Foundations | LinkedIn Learning
  • Excel Associate or Excel Expert | Microsoft

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor's degree - Business Analytics

MIT World Peace University
08.2022 - 05.2025

Commerce

GEMS UIS
03.2020 - 04.2022
Merril Varghese